Everything you need to know about Income Tax Building: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Income Tax Building: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014 concluded. National Award Winning Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia, Tasleema Nasreen from Bangladesh & Meera from Pakistan grace the grand finale of the 3rd Delhi International Film Festival 2014.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Revathy, who has won a national award for her short film "Red Building Where The Sun Sets" that shows how fights between parents affect children, says there are films about children, but very little for them.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Building upon warming ties, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will visit Bangladesh Sunday as the guest of honour to attend the closing ceremony of the joint celebrations of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore.
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New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Indian government Wednesday said Vodafone Plc was duly informed about its tax liability in the $11.2 billion acquisition of Hutchison's stake in Hutchison-Essar in 2007.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): On 5th and 6th June this year, millions of people across the world will be able to watch Venus pass across the face of the Sun in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Hindustan Unilever Tuesday posted a 20.6 percent rise in net profit at Rs.686.6 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, against Rs.569.2 crore during the like period of the previous financial year.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) On June 5 and 6, millions of people worldwide will be able to spot Venus crossing the Sun's face in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
New York, May 1 (ANI): One World Trade Center, the monolith being built to replace the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks, has become New York's tallest building, overtaking the Empire State Building.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): A Spanish tech company has come up with sidewalk paving stones, dubbed iPavement, that are Wi-Fi hotspots.
Menlo Park (California), April 29 (IANS) The first annual US-India Business West Coast Summit attended by 300 top business leaders from the two countries has highlighted the dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between them.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Telecom towers are killing nearly seven million birds every year as they migrate from the US and Canada to Central and South America, says a new study.
Washington, April 29 (IANS) Over 300 top business leaders from India and the United States have highlighted dynamic potential that exists in present and future collaboration between the two countries.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The proposed retrospective changes in the income tax law that seeks to bring overseas transactions involving Indian assets into the tax net is likely to yield around Rs.40,000 crore ($9 billion) to the exchequer, Minister of State for Finance S.S. Palanimanickam said Tuesday.
London, April 24 (IANS) British consumer spending power continued to slow in March, dropping by 1.1 percent compared to a year earlier reaching the lowest level since February 2011, Lloyds TSB bank said in a report Monday.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The Indian economy and businesses are passing through difficult times due to lack of reforms and governance, but the sentiments are even worse than the reality, said Adi Godrej, chairman of the Godrej Group.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are house hunting in Connecticut, as they wish to escape from New York and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): The Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said the relations between India and the United States have evolved in recent years into a global strategic partnership, based on shared values and increasing convergence of interests on regional and global issues.
Washington, April 20 (IANS) Amid growing criticism from various quarters over the proposed retrospective changes in the tax law, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said that changes in the legislation would be just "clarificatory" in nature.
Washington, April 20 (IANS) India has reasserted its position regarding some retrospective amendments in Indian tax laws saying it was not a case of double taxation, but intended to ensure that companies pay their due taxes.
New Delhi/Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Britain-based global telecom company Vodafone Tuesday served notice on the Indian government on its retrospective proposal to levy capital gain tax on a transaction that led to its buying equity in an Indian phone firm in 2007.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Two people were arrested while five Income Tax officials are being examined in connection with fraudulent refund cheques issued by the Income Tax Department (ITD) that has resulted in illegal withdrawal of more than Rs.6 crore over the last three months.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Indian government's move to amend a law retrospectively to tax global merger and acquisition transactions involving Indian assets is "scaring" foreign investors and might hit fund flows from overseas, believes Lord Karan Bilimoria, president of the UK-India Business Council.
Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, Thursday sought "tax clarity" from the government in the backdrop of Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's statement there was "no other way" but to amend the Income Tax Act to bring into the net Vodfone-type cross-border deals.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Building upon discussions during President Asif Ali Zardari's Sunday visit to New Delhi, India and Pakistan are looking to step up the dialogue process by seeking to set dates for talks on the disputed Siachen glacier and Sir Creek marshland.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian Railways Tuesday said it will shortly finalise a fresh Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its German counterpart on increasing their cooperation.
Bangalore, Apr 9 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said India's direct tax base vis-a-vis the country's overall economy has increased to whopping rupees five trillion.
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New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines has been asked to pay Rs.60 crore which it owes as service tax, a senior fianance ministry official said Wednesday.
It seems that Kingfisher's ordeal has not any end. Now an airline has been asked to pay Rs. 60 crore as a service tax.
Phnom Penh, April 3 (IANS) The two-day 20th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit kicked off here Tuesday, gathering heads of state or government from 10 ASEAN member states.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) British Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne Monday raised the Vodafone issue at a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, saying the Indian government's move to retrospectively tax cross-border deals could adversely affect foreign investments in Asia's third largest economy.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) British Chancellor of Exchequer George Osborne Monday raised the Vodafone issue at a meeting with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, saying the Indian government's move to tax cross-border deals retrospectively could adversely affect foreign investments in Asia's third largest economy.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) With nearly eight percent of southeast Asia's population above the age of 60 years, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday said it will draw global attention to ageing to highlight it as a rapidly emerging priority that most countries in the region have yet to address adequately.
The Chairman of beleaguered airline Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) Vijay Mallya has appealed the employees to have patience till April 10, as on and before April 10, salaries will be delivered to all from junior staff to pilots and engineers........
New Delhi/Bangalore, Apr.2 (ANI): Staff members of Kingfisher Airlines have reportedly appealed to players turning out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise-Royal Challengers Bangalore - not to fly on Kingfisher flights till their salary dues and other demands are cleared by the airline's management.
Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Defending the proposed amendment of the Income Tax (IT) Act with retrospective effect, union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said India cannot be a tax haven.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): The Robocup, which kicked off in Germany this weekend, looked like it might be a long time before they're challenging the likes of Lionel Messi.
Kolkata, Mar 31 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said that the long-awaited Direct Tax Code (DTC) would be rolled out from next year.
Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said there is "no other way" but to amend the Income Tax Act with retrospective effect to bring into the net Vodfone-type cross-border deals.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Income Tax offices across the country will remain open Saturday, March 31, the last day of the current financial year, to facilitate filing of income returns, the finance ministry said Friday.
Ranchi, Mar 30 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) on Friday put on hold the counting for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand the after seizure of over two crore rupees from the car of a candidate's relative here.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Mobile service provider Uninor Wednesday said the income tax department had "attached" shares owned by Unitech in its joint venture with Norway's Telenor company.
Now investment in Small Saving Schemes has become more fruitful as earned interest on deposit rates in some popular small saving schemes have gone up higher by up to 0.5%.......
New Delhi, Mar.25 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said there was nothing vindictive about the government's proposed move to amend the Income Tax Act.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Sunday clarified that the proposed amendments in tax regulations were not aimed at opening old cases with any vindictive intent, but to protect the investors from double taxation.
New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said the Direct Tax Code (DTC) would be made operational by next year.
London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.
London, March 22 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley seems to be giving fashion tips to Shane Warne's 13-year-old daughter Brooke.
Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".
Lucknow, Mar 21 (ANI): Poll period is the zenith of the political drama in the country and perhaps the best time to understand the capabilities of various political parties. Each one of them claims to work for the people, on one condition of course - If "voted to power".
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.
The Supreme Court of India Tuesday dismissed the government's plea of reviewing SC's judgement regarding Vodafone-Hutch tax case of Rs.11,000-crore, which the apex court has .........
London, Mar 20 (ANI): Eyebrows go higher when singers belt out high notes than they do when they sing low notes, a new study has revealed.
London, Mar 17(ANI): The leaning tower of Pisa is the latest landmark to turn green for St Patrick's Day on Saturday.
London, Mar 17(ANI): The leaning tower of Pisa is the latest landmark to turn green for St Patrick's Day on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Union Budget 2012-13 proposals envision a multi-pronged strategy to prevent the generation and circulation of black money and its illegitimate transfer outside India.
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): Mothers who do not have enough money to provide adequate food for their families - called food-insecure - tend to put themselves at risk for obesity while trying to feed their children, say sociologists.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The Union Budget 2012-13 proposals envision a multi-pronged strategy to prevent the generation and circulation of black money and its illegitimate transfer outside India.
The union budget 2012-13 presented today has raised the Income tax exemption limit to Rs 2 lakh. It is a relief for the tax payer but not to a great extent.
Foreign Minister on Friday presented the Union budget 2012-13 in Lok Sabha Today. Here is the highlights of budgets:
Mumbai/New Delhi, Mar.12 (ANI): Private carrier Kingfisher Airlines on Monday cancelled 40 flights after pilots failed to report to work.
New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): The budget session witnessed at least two interruptions by the opposition during President Pratibha Devisingh Patil joint address to parliament on Monday, as she spoke about the government's stance on the issue of a sub-quota for minorities.
As the union budget 2012-13 will be tabled in parliament on March 16, 2012 there are various version about effects of budget on common man.
Surat, Mar 11 (ANI): With general budget proposals for fiscal 2012-13 to be announced this week, diamond and textile traders in Gujarat's Surat city expect the government to slash central excise duty and an increase in the tax limit.
Surat, Mar 11 (ANI): With general budget proposals for fiscal 2012-13 to be announced this week, diamond and textile traders in Gujarat's Surat city expect the government to slash central excise duty and an increase in the tax limit.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.
London, March 2 (ANI): Bonobos are referred to as the "erotic" or "promiscuous apes" because they regularly engage in sexual contact with both their own and the opposite sex.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): Three persons were confirmed dead and one critically injured when a three-storey building collapsed here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): Private carrier Kingfisher Airlines has been asked to pay the balance of its outstanding tax dues within the next eight months after being told to pay an upfront amount of Rs.35 to Rs.40 crores.
London, Feb 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The Universe could be home to billions of Earth-like planets but a great majority of them may have a totally different internal and atmospheric structure as compared to our planet, scientists suggest.
New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): Private carrier Kingfisher Airlines has been asked to pay the balance of its outstanding tax dues within the next eight months after being told to pay an upfront amount of Rs.35 to Rs.40 crores.
London, Feb 24 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan was too important for Washington to turn its back on.
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): The Universe could be home to billions of Earth-like planets but a great majority of them may have a totally different internal and atmospheric structure as compared to our planet, scientists suggest.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Latest findings have shown that some portions of the Earth's mantle were formed when the planet was much smaller than it is now.
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): Latest findings have shown that some portions of the Earth's mantle were formed when the planet was much smaller than it is now.
Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have undertaken a new study to understand how zebrafish regenerate damaged retinas after injury, which may help suggest new strategies for one day being able to do the same in humans.
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Supreme Court today asked the Centre to brief it on action taken on an allegation against former Chief Justice of India and NHRC chairman K G Balakrishnan for amassing disproportionate assets.
A 31-member Standing Committee on Finance led by former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha has reportedly deferred its final report on 'Direct Tax Code' (DTC) due to differences on some issues.....
London, Feb 10 (ANI): German stair runner Thomas Dold has braved 86 flights of stairs to win New York's Empire State Building race for the seventh year running.
London, Feb 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has worked out why spider's webs are resilient enough to withstand the force of hurricanes and fierce attacks from predators.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Sir Paul Mccartney is to be honoured with the 2,460th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Sir Paul Mccartney is to be honoured with the 2,460th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
London, Feb 2 (ANI): A team of scientists has worked out why spider's webs are resilient enough to withstand the force of hurricanes and fierce attacks from predators.
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Building strong friendships at work may improve office productivity, a new survey has revealed
New Delhi/Noida: Income-Tax officials today raided the residences and offices of liquor baron Ponty Chadha.
London, Jan 25 (ANI): Some never-before-seen wartime pictures show rooms where Adolf Hitler spent his private moments.
London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.
London, Jan 24(ANI): An illegal immigrant and sham marriage ringleader, who was released from prison on a 1500- pound rehabilitation payment, has used it to set up a new business of offering UK passports in his home country.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Ambiguity actually makes language more efficient, by allowing for the reuse of short, efficient sounds that listeners can easily disambiguate with the help of context, researchers have claimed.
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Ambiguity actually makes language more efficient, by allowing for the reuse of short, efficient sounds that listeners can easily disambiguate with the help of context, researchers have claimed.
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Jodie Marsh, who left everyone gobsmacked when she burst back on to the scene a few months ago with a beefy and bulked-up bodybuilder's physique, has revealed how she transformed her trim and toned physique in just two months.
London, Jan 19 (ANI): Jodie Marsh, who left everyone gobsmacked when she burst back on to the scene a few months ago with a beefy and bulked-up bodybuilder's physique, has revealed how she transformed her trim and toned physique in just two months.
